Dean v. District of Columbia

The judgment of the trial court is affirmed pursuant to Parts I., II., III., and Y. of Judge FeRREn’s opinion and the concurring opinions of Judges Terry and Steadman.

Table of Contents for Opinion of Judge Ferren

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INTRODUCTION 309

I. Proceedings to Date 309

II. The Marriage Statute Claim 310

A. Legislative History of the Marriage Statute 310

B. Statutory Definition of “Marriage” 312

C. The Marriage Statute as Part of a Larger Legislative Scheme, Including the Divorce Statute 314

D. The Traditional Understanding of “Marriage” 315

E. Gase Law from Other Jurisdictions 315

F. The Anti-Sex…